Fatal Pedestrian Accident In West Englewood At Damen Avenue And 71st Street

There was a fatal pedestrian accident Thursday evening (April 19, 2018) in Chicago’s West Englewood neighborhood. The accident led to the death of a young boy as well as injuries to his aunt that was walking with him at the time.

According to Chicago Police, the accident happened on Damen Avenue at 71st Street. At approximately 6:00 p.m., the young boy and his aunt were walking across the street (Damon Avenue) in the crosswalk when a minivan struck both the aunt and the boy. At the time the minivan was making a left-hand turn onto Damen Avenue. It is unclear as to whether the minivan had a green turn arrow at the time of the accident.

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